Hello I’m Mrs. Olson! I grew up in Holland and graduated from West Ottawa. I received my undergraduate from Grand Valley State University in 2003 and my masters also from Grand valley State University in 2013.
This will be my 11th year of teaching 5th grade at Beach. I have really enjoyed teaching 5th grade. I love the deep conversations we share about books we are reading during our read aloud or conferring, and the relationships I can build. I also coach volleyball at Fruitport. This will be my 12th year coaching.
My husband Jared and I have been married for eight and a half years and we have been blessed with two amazing children. Gracelynn our daughter is seven and a half years old and will be in second grade. She already knows what she wants to be when she grows up… a teacher just like mommy! She loves dancing, playing soccer, volleyball, basketball, and will be trying gymnastics for the first time this year. Garrett our son is five and a half years old. He is a very sweet active little boy. He has a great love for dinosaurs, superheros, and puzzles. He will start kindergarten this year. I'm excited that both my kids will be at Beach with me!
Jared and I are avid sport fans. In fact, the weekend he purposed to me we attended a Lions preseason game, a Tigers game, and a Michigan football game. We are a house divided and our children are a bit confused! Jared is a Michigan State fan and I and a Michigan fan, hence the confusion.
When there is time to relax I enjoy cuddling up with a blanket and reading or watching a funny movie. I also enjoy coaching, playing sports, traveling, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends.
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